Old Kuba African Cowrie Tribal Currency Woven Bar Bracelet, DRC

Ca. late 19th to first half 20thC. Good condition, possible missing shell(s). This may have been intended to be a bracelet but is now missing any way to be tied around the arm. Old cowries arranged in

A Vintage to Antique carved wooden Dance mask with woven basketry helmet and raffia grass collar / beard. The mask was embellished with old glass beads and cowrie shells. Kuba lele ethnic group, DRC/

Old Kuba sword iron sword with wooden handle embellished with cowrie shells and raised zoomorphic designs, along with an old woven textile sheath. Also called Ilondo - this type of sword was the Origi

A woven plant fiber and animal hide ceremonial cap embellished with a carved wooden mask like face. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Cap measures 13.5 x 11 inches x 5.5 inches tall. A metal displ

A Fine woven grass and beaded textile hat with a charming super-structure of a house on the top of the hat. Embellished with cowrie shells and old glass beads, all set into linear designs. Kuba people

Ca. second half 20thC. The larger bracelet features two-piece construction; the small part slides into grooves on the larger piece to close the circle. Fine old patina throughout, quite heavy. The two

A Carved wooden crescent shaped lidded container with a fine mask like face with arched brows and ornate incised tribal motifs. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa. The Box measures 9 inches. provenance:

CONGO DRC OLD KUBA SHOOWA Kasai Velvet Characteristics: TYPE OF OBJECT: Textile ETHNICAL GROUP: Kuba Bakuba COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Democratic Republic Congo. (ex Zaïre ex Belgian Congo). MATERIAL: te

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Fine throughout with rich original patina and age-appropriate surface patina wear, old repair shown in photos. Handled Kuba cup, Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally

Ca. late 19th to early 20thC. Very good throughout as shown with fine original patina, please note old repair shown in photo 5. Kuba tall tumbler style cup, Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally fr

Old carved wooden mask with wonderfully abstract conical eyes and striking orange and yellow painted designs. The mask has a woven grass netting attached. Obvious age and handling, an Old example. The

Carved wooden mask with elaborate decorations of shell and grass and painted with linear and geometric designs. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, Africa.The mask itself measures 17 x 10.5 inches. A durable met

Title: Shoowa Kuba woven panel from Kasai - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: African art and the refinement of Kuba weaving. Produced in Zaire by the Shoowa, Bashoowa, Kuba sub-group, t

Title: Shoowa Kuba woven panel from Kasai - DRC Congo - African Art Tribal Art Description: African art and the refinement of Kuba weaving. Produced in Zaire by the Shoowa, Bashoowa, Kuba sub-group, t

Carved wooden dance mask from the Kuba Peoples of the Congo / DRC, central Africa. A highly stylized face mask with woven grass headdress. The mask features some well worn painted geometric designs. M

A carved wooden face mask with dark painted geometric designs and stylized horns around the eyes. The mask is adorned with a raffia grass headdress and crown of feathers. Kuba peoples, DRC/Congo, cent

A very fine old Ishen Maal or Pwoom Itok carved wooden mask with feathered headdress. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 12 x 12 x 14 inches. A metal display stand can also be

Carved from a single piece of wood with remnants of painted designs and a deep well handled surface suggesting years of field use. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The mask measures 11.25 inc

A Very finely carved and painted Kuba peoples mask with elaborate woven grass headdress accented with cowrie shells. Kuba peoples, Congo, Africa. The mask measures 14 x 7.5 inches. The mask has a 5.5

A very finely carved wooden vessel with a dramatic and realistic face and embellished with incised designs. The cup shows much wear and field use, and measures 7.25 x 3 3/4 inches. Kuba peoples, DRC /

A carved wooden Kuba portrait cup with incised and raised designs, openwork handle and a well handled surface patina. Kuba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The cup measures 7.25 inches tall. Prove

A very heavy and impressive example of the Mongo bronze currency bracelets from the Congo, Africa. In stylized form with undeniable patina from handling and wear. The currency measures 5.25 x 4.25 x 2

Decorated w/Glass beads Cowrie Shells 14"x12"x16"

A very fine Old initiation mask from the Southern Bushoong/Kete peoples of the DRC/ Congo, central Africa. A very interesting example that still retains its original painted designs, often these masks